Hello I am so glad that I am not the only person who has 3-5 day migranes!!
My doctors make me feel like I am making them up I have tried soooo many different meds...Imatrex midrin darvocet fiorocet tylenol with codine and many more. After seven years I found some relief and Currently i am taking topamax and vicodin but my doctor only prescribes small amounts of the vicodin and lately I have had to take more than usual to just ease the pain... The docs don't understand that my the pain lasts for days at a time. I feel I am developing a tolerency to it but am afraid to tell my doc.. because it is the only thing that has ever worked. It is beoming intolerable and so I have been going to the ER for "the shot"(that is a whole different story) But sometimes I can't even get out of bed to do that. I have two small children and I just want to be a good mom!!!What are these break through meds that i have seen ya'll talk about? Any Suggestions on how to talk to my doctor??

hi pea dunkle
I just wanted to welcome you to NeuroTalk

so sorry to hear of the headache woes. Hopefully some of the members who deal with this too will be along soon to offer their experience and advice

you may also want to post on our Medications forum to see what members there can suggest

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Hello Pea Dunkle,
I am so sorry your going through such a bad time with your migraines. I too get really bad migraines that last for days. When I am having one that is really bad and it won't go away my doctor orders me Decadron for 2 days its a steroid and it helps so much. It almost always takes it away for me. I hope this suggestion helps you. I will keep you in my prayers. Take Care

Laraine

OMG you sound just like me. (except that I don't have small children, or any children at home.) However, my migraines last for days.

Quit taking the topomax as it didn't do any good. The only thing I take for pain now is butalbital (generic) I also take tizanidine (generic for Zanaflex), and am on warfarin for another problem. I was told by someone that I shouldn't get migraines while on warfarin. Surprise....!!!!

When I have a migraine and nothing seems to be working, freezer pops give a few minutes of relief. Of course, you can't snack on them the whole time you're down.

I feel for you hon, I really do. I know you have concerns about being a good mom, but from someone who's been there, your children will understand when they get older. Unfortunately, the best advice I can give is to get to bed at the first sign of a migraine, and stay there till it's bearable again.

Best of luck

Hugs and Prayers